TECH PREP

WHAT IS TECH PREP?

Tech Prep is a program that allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time

Students stay at their high school campus and take approved Tech Prep classes

There is no age or grade requirement. Freshmen may get credit!

The program is FREE and there are no “strings” attached

IS THIS “REAL” COLLEGE

CREDIT?

Absolutely! Our college is accredited and community college is “real” college. We offer certificates of completion and two year degrees. Most often community college credit will transfer to four-year institutions, but not always. Check with the four-year school that you wish to attend ahead of time!

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH

COLLEGE CREDIT

Use it to attend South Puget Sound Community College

Transfer the credit to most other technical and community colleges in Washington

Transfer the credit to many four-year colleges

Join the military at a higher rank and pay than someone without college credit

Use it on a resume or in a portfolio to help you get a job

SAVE TIME AND MONEY

Tech Prep saves you time and money. You do not pay college tuition, student fees, parking fees, or for textbooks

Save time by getting a head start on your college education. Earn college credits while in high school.

With college credits you can register for college classes ahead of those without credits. Classes fill quickly and this can give you an advantage to getting the classes you want.

$AVING$

Credit Amount

Resident Non-ResidentNon-Resident;

Non U.S. Citizen

1 to 10 Credits

$73.73 per credit $86.93 per credit 245.43 per credit

11 to 18 Credits

$731.30 plus 23.34 per credit

from 11-18

$869.30 plus 22.89 per credit

from 11-18

$2454.30 plus 27.14 per credit

from 11-18

BOOKS

The cost of books varies depending upon the type of class. In general, students can plan on spending $50 to $100.00 per class.

PARKING

Costs for parking on the main campus are as follows:

Part-Time Per Quarter $35.12

Full-Time Per Quarter $43.90

ADD IT UP…

If you add up the cost of a single five-credit class the Tech Prep program saves you hundreds of dollars.

EXAMPLE:Course Title: Practical Accounting (CIS 107)Credits: 5.0

TUITION$73.73 per credit x 5 $368.65

BOOKSGregg Reference Manual Worksheets $ 23.00Gregg Reference Manual $ 52.00

PARKINGPart-time per quarter $ 35.12

TOTAL SAVINGS!!! $478.77

STARTING IS EASY!

Talk to your teacher, counselor or Career and Tech Ed Director about Tech Prep

Take an approved high school Tech Prep course and earn a “B” or better

Register on-line for Tech Prep and sign up for the classes you are taking at: https://secure.pc3connect.org/wa/sstpp/logon.php

QUESTIONS?

Your teachers can help you with most of your questions. If you need further assistance contact the Anne Molenda, SPSCC.

E-Mail: amolenda@spscc.ctc.edu